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	health Daily update ⋅ October 24, 2020
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	The New York Times The Trump Administration Shut a Vaccine Safety Office Last Year. What's the Plan Now? The New York Times As the first coronavirus vaccines arrive in the coming year, government researchers will face a monumental challenge: monitoring the health of hundreds of millions of Americans to ensure the vaccines don't cause harm. Purely by chance, thousands of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid-19 Live Updates: Harrowing New Surge Rages Across America's Heartland The New York Times The U.S. set a single-day record of 82,154 new cases on Friday, less than two weeks before Election Day. Two vaccine trials resumed after pausing for safety concerns. RIGHT NOW. Europe also is bracing for a dark winter as the virus surges across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Searching for Clues to COVID-19 Immunity WebMD B lymphocyte cells make antibodies, which attach to a specific invading antigen or protein and help the immune cells destroy it. T lymphocyte cells come in two forms: helper cells and killer cells. The killer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Scotland's 5 Levels, Lockdown Confusion Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Scotland's 5 Levels. Scotland has announced a new five level lockdown system from 2 November. It starts at Level 0, which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called "the closest to normality we ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Price for Not Wearing Masks: Perhaps 130000 Lives The New York Times Universal mask use could prevent nearly 130,000 deaths from Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, in the United States through next spring, scientists reported on Friday. The findings follow an assertion by Dr. Scott W. Atlas, the president's science ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution Washington Post SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the West Coast have exposed millions of people to hazardous pollution levels, causing emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN People are traveling across China in the hopes of getting an experimental Covid-19 vaccine shot CNN Yiwu, China (CNN) When Anny Ku heard that there were coronavirus vaccines on offer in Yiwu, a city in China's eastern Zhejiang province, she traveled more than 600 miles (965 kilometers) for a chance to get the shot. Ku worked in Chile for more than 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready in weeks, nor mandatory USA TODAY The claim: COVID-19 vaccine will be ready in weeks, and the government will force everyone to get it. The global effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine has been a priority since the coronavirus pandemic started. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Swann 'deeply concerned' about NI cancer services BBC News image captionRoyal College of Emergency Medicine vice-president Paul Kerr said patients could wait more than 12 hours to be seen. Health Minister Robin Swann has said he is "deeply concerned" about the postponement of cancer procedures. It comes ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Two Companies Restart Virus Trials in US After Safety Pauses The New York Times Late-stage coronavirus vaccine trials run by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson have resumed in the United States after the companies said on Friday that serious illnesses in a few volunteers appeared not to be related to the vaccines. Federal health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Cruz Sentinel Backlog in reporting of test results swells coronavirus case count in LA County Los Angeles Times The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Los Angeles County swelled significantly this week — the result, officials said, of a sizable backlog in the reporting of test results because of technical glitches. While the full extent of the problem, and how ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Nearly 130000 US Lives Saved by March if Everyone Wore Masks: Study U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A resurgence of the new coronavirus is bearing down upon the United States, with hundreds of thousands more deaths likely to occur over the next few ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN People with Down syndrome have 10 times the risk of death from Covid-19 as those without, study finds CNN (CNN) People with Down syndrome have 10 times the risk of dying from Covid-19 compared to those without the disability, a team of researchers reported Thursday. They also found a fourfold increased risk of coronavirus-related hospitalizations for those with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek The Most and Least Healthy States in America Newsweek #46. Oklahoma. - Cancer deaths: 219.2 per 100,000 people (#4 worst of all states; 15.8% below national average) - Excessive drinking: 14% of adults (#5 best; 23.1% above national average) - Drug deaths: 20.3 per 100,000 people (#23 worst; 5.7% below ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME A New, Large Study Finds Plasma Does Not Lower Risk of Dying from COVID-19 TIME Researchers in India report that COVID-10 patients who received convalescent plasma from recovered patients did not see a lower risk of dying from the disease. The study, published in BMJ, included 464 people with moderate COVID-19 disease, meaning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters As it hits 1 million coronavirus cases, Colombia prepares for vaccine Reuters BOGOTA (Reuters) - In a warehouse near Bogota's airport, behind a heavy cold storage door, sit boxes upon boxes of lifesaving vaccines for everything from yellow fever to polio, awaiting transport to the furthest reaches of Colombia. Boxes with biological ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Nearly 130000 US Lives Saved by March if Everyone Wore Masks: Study HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A resurgence of the new coronavirus is bearing down upon the United States, with hundreds of thousands more deaths likely to occur over the next few months, according ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The Americas are at risk of polio outbreak due to disruptions by the pandemic, experts say CNN (CNN) Health experts fear an outbreak of the polio virus in the Americas during the Covid-19 pandemic due to a delay in vaccinations and surveillance. Countries in the region must maintain polio vaccinations and surveillance during the pandemic to prevent ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR US Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began NPR The U.S. also recorded 945 deaths due to COVID-19 Friday. More than 8 million people in the U.S. have been infected with the virus, and more than 223,000 people have died from the disease since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report As It Hits 1 Million Coronavirus Cases, Colombia Prepares for Vaccine U.S. News & World Report BOGOTA (Reuters) - In a warehouse near Bogota's airport, behind a heavy cold storage door, sit boxes upon boxes of lifesaving vaccines for everything from yellow fever to polio, awaiting transport to the furthest reaches of Colombia. The tall shelves, kept at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline No, Mouthwash and Nasal Rinses Aren't Cures for COVID-19 Healthline New research examined if mouthwashes, antiseptics, and a nasal rinse were effective ways to kill a virus very similar to COVID-19. The study found that some of these products can be effective against a type of human coronavirus under lab-controlled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New understanding of the neuropilin-1 protein could speed COVID vaccine research Medical Xpress In this image the box represents a human call and the green object is SARS-CoV-2. The Spike protein on the COVID-19 virus attaches to the ACE2 protein receptor (pink) and infects human cells. Credit: The University of Bristol, CC BY-ND. When it comes to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US toddler vaccine rates steady, but lack of insurance plays role CIDRAP More than 90% of children 2 years and younger who were born in 2016 and 2017 received the recommended measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR); poliovirus; hepatitis B (hepB); and varicella vaccines, according to a report today in Morbidity and Mortality ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine 'There's only one chance to do this right'—FDA panel wrestles with COVID-19 vaccine issues Science Magazine Science 's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation. SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER. Get more great content like this delivered right to you! Country *, Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN South Korean officials find 'no direct link' between flu vaccine and recent deaths CNN At least 36 people have died after taking flu vaccinations since last Friday, including a 17-year-old. The average age of those who died was 74, according to the South Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com New COVID Numbers Highest in State's Youngest Age Group: Patch PM Patch.com Today is Friday, Oct. 23. Here are some of the top stories we are covering today. Confirmed COVID-19 infections among Massachusetts residents younger than 20 are higher than they have been through the entire pandemic, prompting one leading expert to ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com COVID-19 cited as factor in death of York County inmate as jail outbreak is declared over pressherald.com The finding by the state Medical Examiner's Office differs from comments by Maine's top public health official, who said Jason Daigle's death was not related to the virus. By Megan GrayStaff Writer. Follow on Facebook · Follow on Twitter · Email Writer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Hospitalized coronavirus patients who take daily aspirin have lower death risk, study finds Fox News Hospitalized coronavirus patients who took daily aspirin for cardiovascular health had a lower death risk than those who did not take aspirin, according to the findings of a new study conducted by researchers with the University of Maryland School of Medicine ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com New forecasts show why masks are the easiest — and cheapest — way to save US lives pressherald.com A study published Friday in Nature Medicine considers 5 scenarios for how the pandemic could play out with different levels of mask-wearing. By Deborah NetburnLos Angeles Times. Email Writer. Share. facebook · tweet · reddit · email · print. 0 Comments. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News US reports over 71000 new coronavirus cases, highest single-day increase since July Fox News The U.S. recorded over 71,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, marking the highest single-day increase since July. Data tracked by Johns Hopkins University also reported more than 850 deaths tied to the novel coronavirus. California, Florida, Illinois ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC warns of multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats CNN (CNN) A Listeria outbreak has sickened 10 people across three states, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes deli meats are the cause. The CDC issued a warning about the outbreak Friday, which has sent ten people from Florida, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com COVID-19 vs. Flu Symptoms Patch.com COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Both the flu and COVID-19 spread in similar ways, but COVID-19 seems to spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids KABC-TV The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only just beginning - a lagging start that has some U.S. pediatricians worried they may not know if any shots work for young children in time for the next school year. Older adults may be most vulnerable to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Regulatory Focus FDA's COVID-19 vaccine adcomm raises questions as first readouts loom Regulatory Focus With several COVID-19 vaccine candidates nearing Phase 3 readouts and the prospect that one or more could receive emergency use authorization (EUA) before the end of the year, advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met on Thursday to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Exercise Boosts Physical, Mental Well-Being of Older Cancer Survivors U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Active older adults -- cancer survivors included -- are in better physical and mental health than their sedentary peers, a new study finds. More regular moderate to vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Why Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths aren't climbing like case numbers — yet Detroit Free Press The signs point to one thing: Michigan is headed to a potentially dangerous place, again, when it comes ot COVID-19. New coronavirus case numbers in the state have spiked to levels higher than they were in March and April. The Michigan Department of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Florida Official: No Birthday Parties to Keep Virus Away U.S. News & World Report ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The top health official in one of Florida's most populous counties is discouraging parents from hosting birthday parties for their children, no matter the size, in an effort to prevent outbreaks of the new coronavirus. Dr. Raul Pino, health ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Finerenone Slows Progression in CVD, Reduces CV Events, Study Says AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Conferences | Kidney Week. Finerenone slowed chronic kidney disease progression by 18% and cut cardiovascular events by 14%, according to phase 3 trial results. Even with the latest ground-breaking therapies for chronic kidney disease (CKD), there ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bakersfield Now States decide who gets first COVID-19 vaccines, feds tackle distribution Bakersfield Now WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — At least two coronavirus vaccine candidates could receive emergency use authorization by the second half of November, according to officials with Operation Warp Speed, which means the race is on at the federal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Coronavirus Outbreak In Chelmsford: 5 Dead At Nursing Home Patch.com CHELMSFORD, MA — Five residents have died and several more have tested positive after an outbreak of the coronavirus at the Sunny Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center late last month. "Unfortunately, it has proved impossible to keep this rapidly ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report South Korean Authorities Stick to Flu Vaccine Plan After Deaths Rise to 48 U.S. News & World Report SEOUL (Reuters) - The number of South Koreans who have died after getting flu shots has risen to 48, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday, adding that the vaccines would continue to reduce the chance of having ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City Jeff Bridges' lymphoma diagnosis made me think of my own KCTV Kansas City The Dude abides. And the Dude will abide cancer. At least that's my most sincere hope for Jeff Bridges, the Oscar-winning actor who played the character "The Dude" in that most excellent 1998 film, "The Big Lebowski." Bridges announced on Monday night ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune Coronavirus updates: State passes 100000 cases as third wave continues Tacoma News Tribune All counties in Washington have cases. Eight counties have case counts of fewer than 100. All-access digital subscription. Connect to local news for just $4.99 a month for 12 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Coronavirus Hospitalizations Down Across Orange County Friday Patch.com ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Orange County officials reported 262 new cases Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday, and 203 on Monday. Hospitalizations related to the virus ticked down from 174 Wednesday to 168 Thursday, with the number of intensive care unit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel As White House task force warns Florida of possible COVID-19 uptick, state tries to keep report from public Orlando Sentinel There are "early warning signs" that COVID-19 cases are ticking up in Florida – in the Villages and several counties, including Brevard – and the state should be closely tracking the data and reacting with "increased mitigation" in those areas, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News 15 cases of rare coronavirus-linked syndrome in kids reported in Washington state: officials Fox News More than a dozen cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition that health experts say is linked to the new coronavirus, have been reported in pediatric patients in Washington state, health officials recently announced. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Says 'Distressing Trend' Emerges In Country's New COVID Outbreak Patch.com From the Georgia Recorder: By Stanley Dunlap. October 21, 2020. Subscribe. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doctor says the nation is experiencing a "distressing trend" with COVID-19 cases increasing in nearly 75% of the country. Flag as irrelevant
	Lincoln Journal Star How to prepare for a COVID-19 winter Lincoln Journal Star COVID-19 isn't going away. The United States surpassed 8.3 million cases as of Oct. 21 and the country is averaging more than 40,000 new cases daily. Ten states recently saw record increases in new infections, and more than half are experiencing growing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US An epidemiologist explains the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of exposure and what it means for you The Conversation US The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance clarifying what exactly "close contact" means when it comes to transmission of SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The previous guidance suggested that a close contact occurred ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV COVID pandemic's long-term effects predicted in scientific journal report; authors include UCLA researchers KABC-TV LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. response to it will likely affect families, work lives, relationships and gender roles for years, according to a report released Thursday which included work by UCLA researchers. The report was ... Flag as irrelevant

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